Crosstie and rail fastening means



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Filed Nov. 26, 1945 Aug. 10, 1948. E. c. BARNES CRbSSTIE AND- RAIL-FASTENING MEANS 3 Sheets-Sheet 5 Filed NOV. 26, 1945 INVENTQR) ELZA 'C. BARNE .BYM a.

Patented Aug. 10, 1948 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE- CROSSTIE AND RAIL FASTENING MEANS Elza C. Barnes, Attica, Ind.

Application November 26, 1945, Serial No. 630,717

This invention relates to a metallic railway cross tie, wherein there are many advantages, particularly as compared to the formerly employed wood tie which is becoming increasingly harder to get, both in respect to quality and quantity.

An important advantage of the invention resides in the fact that the invention may be employed in place of the wood tie within a reasonable price comparison. Spikes are not employed, and the track gauge may be adjusted within predetermined limits and held in fixed dimension without having to employ any complicated mechanism. The rail rides on a plate taking the load to distribute it on the tie proper. The structure embodying the invention may be installed without having to lift or loosen the rails in any respect.

Parts are interchangeable one with the other so that there has to be no matching of right or left hand parts. The manufacturing of the structure embodying the invention is likewise simple requiring no precise dimensioning, but employing tolerances well within customary railroad practice. The rails may expand and contract longitudinally without distorting or stretching the rail hold-down means. A safety holding means for preventing expanding of the rails in case of bolt failure or bolt loosening is provided. Furthermore, the rail holding means will permit, if preferred, a slide movement of the rail as the train passes over the tie.

These and many more objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent to those versed in the art in the following description of one particular embodiment of the invention as now best known to me, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which Fig. 1 is a view in end elevation of a structure embodying the invention;

Fig. 2, a view on an enlarged scale in horizontal section on the line 2-2 in Fig. 1;

Fig. 3, a view in perspective of a rail anchor plate;

Fig. 4, a view in perspective of a rail clamp;

Fig. 5, a view in vertical section on the line 5-5 in Fig. 1;

Fig. 6, a view in top plan on a. reduced scale of a rail section mounted on a tie in accordance with the invention;

Fig. 7, a view in vertical section through a rail with a curve clamp applied thereto;

Fig. 8, a sectional view similar to Fig. 5 but modified to show a single plate; and

9 Claims. (Cl. 238275) Fig. 9, a top plan view of the modified form shown in Fig. 8, with the rail omitted.

Like characters of reference indicate like parts throughout the several views in the drawings.

The invention consists essentially of a channel iron turned with its legs upward and a rail anchor plate carrying rail clamps secured one to the other and to the channel iron in a most effective and novel manner. A channel iron I0 is selected to have a web ll of sufficient width to provide for ample load bearing on the type of soil over which the track is built. The length of the channel iron l0 will approach that of the standard length of a customarily employed wood tie although it is believed that the extension of the end of the channel iron outside of the rail may be shortened in respect to the wood tie. Both rails of the track will be mounted in exactly the same manner, and therefore the description is made herein in reference to one rail only in respect to its mounting upon the channel iron l0.

Anchor plates l2 and I3 are provided to have a length sufficient to extend across the upturned ends of the legs M and'l5 of the channel ID, the width of each plate l2 and I3 in the present illustration being the same so that when laid sideby side over the legs I4 and I5, the ends of these plates will overhang the channel iron ID by their ends, and the combined width will be such that outer side portions of the plates will extend beyond the base N5 of the rail l1. These anchor plates l2 and I3 are identical in shape and dimension whereby one may be used interchangeably wtih the other, including their appendages.

Referring to Fig. 3, the anchor plate [3 has a downwardly extending leg I8 of that length whereby the lower end provides afoot l9 that will rest on the top side of the web II when the under side of the plate l3 rests across the legs I4 and 15. The upper portion of this leg l8is made to be of a width which will fit between the upper portions of the legs l4 and I5, and preferably a long fillet 20 is provided between the upper outer side of the leg l8 and the under side of the plate I3 to afford additional strength and rigidity to the plate I3 in'respect to downward bending thereof. For convenience and saving of metal, the lower portion of the leg I8 is preferably reduced in width in respect to the distance between the legs l4 and I5.

From one end, herein shown as the right end, Fig. 3, of the upper portion of the leg l8 extends a pin 2| of any suitable conformation, herein shown as cylindrical, and with a rounded outer 3 end. The length of the cylindrical portion is made to be equal substantially to the thickness of either leg I4 or I5, the thickness of these legs being the same. The leg I is provided with a hole therethrough to receive the pin 2I and permit it to extend therethrough the length of its cylindrical portion. Insertion of this pin 2I in the hole, designated by the numeral 22, is accomplished by placing the plate I3 across the legs I4 and I5 in a diagonal position in respect to the longitudinal lengths thereof to enter the rounded end of the pin 2! in the hole and then the plate is swung around to the position of 90 degrees between the vertical plane of the face g of the leg I8 and the plane of the outer side of the leg I5. In other words, the entrance of the pin 2I into and through the hole 22 is accom plished without having to spread apart the upper ends of the legs I4 and I5. Then in the same manner, the other anchor plate I2 is positioned across the legs I4 and I5 to bring its inner edge against the inner edge of the anchor plate I3 to have the downturned leg 23 to come into facile contact with the leg I Gand to have the pin 24 from the leg 23 inserted through the hole 25 provided in the leg I4. In this respect, it .is to be noted that the hole 25 is offset in relation to the hole 22 longitudinally of the channel ID to peri'nit the abutment of .one leg I8 against the leg 23 in the corresponding abutment of the plates I2 and I3 thereabove. As above indicated, the leg 23 and the pin 24 are exact counterparts of the leg I8 and its pin 2I in respect to contour and dimensions so that the entire unit in either case may be interchanged one with the other. This means that but one such unit need be made and carried in stock,.and no difficulty then arises out on the roadway when. the parts are installed.

.Both anchor plates ,I2and I3 are provided respectively with notches 26 and 21 entering from their longitudinal edges. A pair of clamps 28 and 29, each an identical counterpart .of the other; isemployed to interengage the. rail IT. with the. outer plates I2 and I3.- As indicated in Fig. 4,, where the clamp 28 is illustrated in perspective', the clamp in each instancehas a downturned leg 38 with a face substantially parallel with the face of the leg I8 or 23 as the case may be. From the upper portion of the leg 30 the clamp extends diagonally upwardly and outward- 1y, by a portion 3| from which a neck 32 extends upwardly with a width permitting it to be inserted slidingly within the notch 26 or 21 as the case may be. From the upper end of the neck 32 an arm 33 is turned inwardly over and above and spaced from the portion 3!. The clamps 28 and 23 are brought up on respective sides of the anchor plates I2 and I3, and a bolt 34 is passed through a hole 35 in the leg 33 and the hole 36 in the legs I8 and 23 as a means for drawin the clamp legs onetoward the other and toward the intervening leg I8 and 23 Fig. 5. The clamp in each instance whether it be 2 8 or 29, is so proportioned that washers 3'! and 38 may be employed in number as may be required on the bolt ,34 as spacers between the respective brackets andthe intervening legs.

The arms 33 are spaced frorn the centersof the holes 35 in theclamps that distance whereby they will fit ver the top s i des of the base I6 of the rail I! and the inner face of theneck 32 will abutthe vertical edges of that base I6. Then to secure the desired track gauge, the rail I'l will be shifted through its base IG over the anchor plates I2 and I3 to the required dimension and washers applied between the legs 30 of the clamps and the nut 39 drawn up on the bolt 34 to fix the rail at the location required. In other words by removing or adding washers 31 or 39 on either side of the legs [8 and 23, the clamps will be pushed to either side of the legs as may be desired. The diameter of the hole 36 in each of the legs I8 and 23 may exceed the diameter of the bolt 34 if desired to permit vertical movement of the rail II as the load shifts from tie to tie when a train passes thereover. Also, the vertical grip of the arms 33 on the base I6 0f the rail I1 is only that which will normally retain the base I6 seatedon the anchor plates I2 and I3 so that longitudinal travel of the base I6 is permitted under those arms 33.

A safety feature is embodied in respect to the clamps 28 and 29 in case the nut 39 loosens or the bolt 34 may break. For this purpose, each of the clamps is provided, Fig. 4, with a post 40 of any desired cross section, herein shown as substantially rectangular. The post 40 is located to extend horizontally from the inner face of the leg 38 to be removed somewhat from the axis of the hole 35, and the lengthof the post 40 is sufficient to permit it to extend through both legs I8 and 23 when the clamps are installed and to permit adjustment of the clamps in respect to the legs 38 toward and away from those legs. The legs I8 and 23 are provided with a pair of holes 4| and 42 therethrough so as to receive the posts 48 of the respective brackets 28 and 29 therethrough. The outer ends of the posts 40 carry some detachable securing means, herein shown as cotter pins 43 which may be easily removed to permit removal of the. clamps when desired. In any event, the cotter pins 43 will be of sufiicient diameter to prevent withdrawal of the posts 40 under normal operations for at least a short time, or at least until such time as the track inspector may detect the condition wherein the bolt 34 is not properly functioning. As indicated in the drawing, by locating the post 40 off to one side of the central vertical plane through each clamp 28 and 29', and by providing the correspondingly spaced apart holes '4I and 42 in the legs of the anchor plates, the clamps 28 and 29 do not have to be made in right and left hand construction.

V The clamps 28 and 29 may, of course, be varied in respect to their exact conformation, particularly where the clampsare to be secured on curves and the like or at switches Where the rail I I is preferably braced against tendency to upset. In this regard, the clamp 29, for example, may have anupp'er end 44 extending from arm 1 to exte a on th w b-o e a to brace it, whereby no additional brace members arerequired. p

While I have hereinshown and described my invention in the one particular form, it is obvious that structural changes may be employed, such as in the shapes of the legs under the anchor plates, the use of one anchor plate fixed-to one leg and extending over another leg, for example, as indicated in Figs. 8 and 9 of the drawing wherein the one anchor plateSE} is an integral part of the leg .I;8 to exten'd over the leg 23, the use of two bolts to secure the clamps in position in place of the one shown, the 'eng agemen t of the safetyposts carried by the, clamps, .and other mechanical features, all without departing from the spirit of theinveritio'n, and I therefore do not desire to be limited toth at precise 'form beyond the limitations as may be imposed by the following claims.

I claim:

1. In a rail cross tie and fastening means, a channel tie with legs upwardly directed; an anchor plate of a length sufiicient to rest upon and across the upper ends of said tie legs; a pair of legs disposed under said plate to have lower foot ends bear on the tie web interconnecting said tie legs, and transmit a load from the plate to the web thereby; each of said plate legs having a pin projecting therefrom from one vertical edge portion, said plate legs being placed one against the other to have the pin of one projecting oppositely from the pin of the other; said tie legs being provided with predetermined located holes to receive and hold said pins to fix said legs in position longitudinally of the tie; a pair of clamps, each having an upper rail base engaging arm extending along and above outer edge Portions of said plate and a lower foot portion to extend below said plate; bolt means for inte e g said clamp foot portions through said plate legs; and means variably spacing said clamp foot portions from either outer face of said plate legs, whereby a rail engaged between said clamp arms may be variably positioned on said plate for desired track gauge.

2. In a rail cross tie and fastening means, a channel tie with legs upwardly directed; an anchor plate of a length suflicient to rest upon and across the upper ends of said tie legs; a pair of legs disposed under said plate to have lower foot ends bear on the tie web interconnecting said tie legs, and transmit a load from the plate to the web thereby; each of said plate legs having a pin projecting therefrom from one vertical edge portion, said plate legs being placed one against the other to have the pin of one projecting oppositely from the pin 0f the other; said tie legs being provided with predetermined located holes to receive and hold said pins to fix said legs in position longitudinally of the tie; a pair of clamps, each having an upper rail base engaging arm extending along and above outer edge portions of said plate and a lower foot portion to extend below said plate; bolt means for interengaging said clamp foot portions through said plate legs; and means variably spacing said clamp foot portions from either outer face of said plate legs, whereby a rail engaged between said clamp arms may be variably positioned on said plate for desired track gauge; said plate being fixed to at least one of said legs,

3. In a rail cross tie and fastening means, a channel ti with legs upwardly directed; an anchor plate of a length sufiicient to rest upon and across the upper ends of said tie legs; a pair of legs disposed under said plate to have lower foot ends bear on the tie web interconnecting said tie legs, and transmit a load from the plate to the web thereby; each of said plate legs having a pin projecting therefrom from one vertical edge portion, said plate legs being placed one against the other to have the pin of one projecting oppositely from the pin of the other; said tie legs being provided with predetermined located holes to receive and hold said pins to fix said legs in position 1ongitudinally of the tie; a pair of clamps, each having an upper rail base engaging arm extending along and above outer edge portions of said plate and a lower foot portion to extend below said plate; bolt means for interengaging said clamp foot portions through said plate legs; and means variably spacing said clamp foot portions from either outer face of said plate legs, whereby a rail engaged between said clamp arms may be variably positioned on said plate for desired track gauge; said anchor plate being in two sections, one section secured to one of said plat legs, and the other section secured to the other of said legs, the two sections abutting along a line substantially within the central vertical plane of the rail.

4. A rail tie and fastening means comprising a metal tie channel iron in shape to be used legs turned upwardly to have the web form a road bed bearing surface; said tie legs each being provided with a hole to determine approximately the track guage; a pair of substantially identical L shaped members, each having an upper plate to rest on and extend across the upper ends .of said tie legs, and a downturned integral leg sufiiciently long and shaped to enter between said tie legs to bear at least on the central portion of said tie web, and to abut by portions at least of the vertical edge portions the opposing faces of said tie legs; a pin projecting from a vertical edge portion of each of said members at a position below the tops of said tie legs, whereby upon placing two of said members to form said pair, back to back with their legs between said tie legs, a pin will extend from said pair in opposite directions, and enter the respective said holes; clamp member for each side of said pair of said L shaped members formed to have a rail clamp arm extend above and overhang the said plates; and a .bolt extending through said clamp members and said member legs for drawing the clamps one toward r the other with said member legs intervening,

5. A rail tie and fastening means comprising a metal tie channel iron in shape to be used legs turned upwardly to have the web form a road bed bearing surface; said tie legs each being provided with a hole to determine approximately the track gauge; a pair of substantially identical L shaped members; each having an upper plate to rest on and extend across the upper ends of said tie legs, and a downturned integral leg sufficiently long and shaped to enter between said tie legs to bear at least on the central portion of said tie web, and to abut .by portions at least of the vertical edge portions the opposing faces of said tie legs; a pin projecting from a vertical edge portion of each of said members at a position below the tops of said tie legs, whereby, upon placing two of said members to form said pair, back to back with their legs between said tie legs, a pin will extend from said pair in opposite directions, and enter the respective said holes; a clamp member for each side of said pair of said L shaped members formed to have a rail clamp arm extend above and overhang the said plates; and a bolt extending through said clamp members and said member legs for drawing the clamps one toward the other with said member legs intervening; each of said L shaped member legs having a pair of holes therethrough equally spaced from the center line of said bolt; a safety member fixed off center to each of said clamp members to pass respectively through said member holes; and means engaging said safety members to restrain withdrawal from the holes.

6. In a rail cross tie and fastening means, a channel tie with legs upwardly directed; an anchor plate of a length sufficient to rest upon and across the upper ends of said tie legs; a pair of legs disposed under said plate to have lower foot ends bear on the tie web interconnecting said tie legs, and transmit a load from the plate to the web thereby; each of said plate legs having a pin projecting therefrom from one vertical edge portion, said plate legs being placed one against the other to have the pinof one projecting oppositely from the pin of the other; said tie legs being provided with predetermined located holes. to receive and hold said pins to fix said legs in position longitudinally of the tie; a pair of clamps, each having an upper rail base engaging arm extending along and above outer edge portions of said plate and a lower foot portion to extend below said plate; bolt means for interengaging said clamp foot portions through said plate legs; and means variably spacing said clamp foot portions from either outer face of said plate legs, whereby a rail engaged between said clamp arms may be variably positioned on said plate for desired track gauge; and safety means independent of said bolt means securing said clamps to said plate legs.

7. In a rail cross tie and fastening means, a channel tie with legs upwardly directed; an anchor plate of a length sufiicient to rest upon and across the upper ends of said tie legs; a pair of legs disposed under said plate to have lower foot ends bear on the tie web interconnecting said tie legs, and transmit a load from the plate to the web thereby; each of said plate legs having a pin projecting therefrom from one vertical edge portion, said plate legs being placed one against the other to have the pin of one projecting oppositely from the pin of the other; said tie legs being provided with predetermined located holes to receive and hold said pins to fix said legs in position longitudinally of the tie; a pair of clamps, each having an upper rail base engaging arm extending along and above outer edge portions of said plate and a lower foot portion to extend below said plate; bolt means for interengaging said clamp foot portions through said plate legs; and means variably spacing said clamp foot portions from either outer face of said plate legs, whereby a rail engaged between said clamp arms maybe variably positioned on said plate for desired track gauge; and safety means independent of said bolt means securing said clamps to said plate legs; said safety means consisting of a post on each clamp extending through said plate legs, and an engagement on the extended end thereof Y Y 8. In a rail cross tie and fastening means, a channel tie with legs upwardly directed; an anchor plate of a length sufiicient to rest upon and across the upper ends of said tie legs; a pair of legs disposed under said plate to have lower foot ends bear on the tie web interconnecting said tie legs, and transmit a load from the plate to the web thereby; each of said plate legs having a pin projecting therefrom from one vertical edge portion, said plate legs being placed one against the other to have the pin of one projecting oppositely from the pin of ,the other; said tie legs being provided with predetermined. located holes to receive and hold said pins to fix said. legs in position longitudinally of the tie; a pair. of clamps,,each having an upper rail base engaging arm extendin along and above outer edge portions of said late and a lower foot portion to extend below said plate; bolt means for inter:- engaging said clamp foot portions through said plate legs; and means variably spacingsaid clamp foot portions from either outer face ofsaid plate legs, whereby a rail engaged between said clamp arms may be variably, positioned on said platefor desired track gauge; and safety means independent of said bolt means securing said clamps to said plate legs; each of said plate legs having apair of holes therethrough equally spaced from the center of said bolt means; and said safety means comprising a post on each clarnpspaced to enterand extend through the respective Plate leg holes, and means on the extended clamp post ends restricting withdrawal from the platelegs. 9. In a rail cross tie and fastening means, a channel tie with legs upwardly directed; an an:- chor plate of a length sufficient to rest upon and across the upper ends of said tie legs; a pair of legs disposed under said late to have lower. foot ends bear on the tie web interconnecting said tie legs, and transmit a load from the plate to the web thereby; each of said plate legs having a pin projecting therefrom from one vertical edge portion, said plate legs being placed one against the other to have the pin of one projecting oppositely from the pin of the other; said tie legs being, provided with predetermined located holes to receive and hold said pins to fix said legs in position longitudinally of the tie; a pair of clamps, each having an upper rail base engaging arm extending along and above outer edge portions of said plate, and a lower foot portion to extend below said plate; bolt means for interengaging said clamp foot portions through said plate legs; and means variably spacing said clamp foot portions from either outer face of said plate legs, whereby a rail engaged between said clamp' arms may be variably positioned on said plate for desired track gauge; said spacing means consisting of washers carried by said bolt means between said anchor plate legs and said clamp foot portions ELZA C. BARNES.

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